For patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease, a small foot problem can become a serious limb threat with surprising speed.  A blister from

A recommendation for major amputation can be overwhelming.  For some patients, amputation is the safest and most appropriate treatment—particularly when infection is life-threatening, tissue

Peripheral Artery Disease exists on a spectrum. Some patients have no obvious symptoms. Others develop leg pain while walking. At the most advanced end

September is Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month, but the symptoms of PAD deserve attention every month of the year.   Peripheral Artery Disease develops

When Leg Swelling or Pelvic Pain Has No Clear Answer Many patients live for months—or even years—with unexplained leg swelling, pelvic pain, heaviness, fatigue,

More Than a Cosmetic Concern Spider veins and small varicose veins affect millions of Americans and are often dismissed as a cosmetic nuisance. However,

What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease? Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory condition that develops when plaque builds up inside the arteries supplying

Preparing for Dialysis Starts Before Your First Treatment For patients living with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), preparing for dialysis before it becomes an